SIA Guard Fire Safety

Question 1

What are the three elements of the 'fire triangle'?

Accepted Answer

Heat, fuel, and oxygen

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Water, earth, and air

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Smoke, flame, and ash

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Electricity, gas, and wood

Question 2

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (black)

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Water (red)

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Foam (cream)

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Wet chemical (yellow)

Question 3

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who is the 'responsible person' for fire safety in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

The employer, owner, or person who has control of the premises

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The fire brigade

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The newest employee

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The local council

Question 4

What is the correct action if a fire alarm sounds?

Accepted Answer

Follow the evacuation procedure immediately, use the nearest safe exit, and go to the assembly point

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Continue working until you can see flames

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Investigate what caused the alarm before evacuating

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Wait for someone to tell you what to do

Question 5

What should a security guard check during a fire safety patrol?

Accepted Answer

Fire exits are clear and unlocked, fire doors are closed, escape routes are unobstructed, fire equipment is present, and no fire hazards exist

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Only fire extinguisher locations

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Only the fire alarm panel

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Only electrical sockets

Question 6

Why should fire doors be kept closed?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of fire and smoke between compartments, giving people more time to evacuate

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To keep noise levels down

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To save energy on heating

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To prevent theft